Ajo District Jail

Ajo District Jail Information

The Ajo District Jail is a 50 bed jail in the city of Ajo, Pima County, Arizona.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 520-387-8511, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 520-387-8511

Physical Address:
1249 West Ajo Well Road
Ajo, AZ 85321

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Ajo District Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Ajo District Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 520-387-8511 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Pima County and every county in Arizona.

Ajo District Jail Inmate Search

The Ajo District Jail maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ajo District Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Pima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 54,240 offenders.

The following charts of Pima County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Pima County Corrections Department, the state of Arizona Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Pima County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Pima County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Pima County and Arizona state prisons, click the button below.
Pima County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Pima County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 4/19/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 31 1.50%
Black 147 7.14%
Hispanic or Latino 1,637 79.47%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 88 4.27%
Asian 85 4.13%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 33 1.60%
Other 39 1.89%
Total 2,060 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Arizona Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pima County Inmate Criminal Charges - 4/19/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 451 21.89%
Felony (2rd Degree) 401 19.47%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 89 4.32%
Felony (Uncategorized) 530 25.73%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 589 28.59%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Arizona Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pima County Inmate Sex - 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,810 87.86%
Female 250 12.14%
Total 2,060 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Arizona Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pima County Inmate Age - 4/19/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 8 0.39%
18-20 120 5.83%
21-24 230 11.17%
25-30 340 16.50%
31-35 388 18.83%
36-40 338 16.41%
41-45 285 13.83%
46-50 121 5.87%
51-55 94 4.56%
56-60 75 3.64%
61-65 35 1.70%
66-75 26 1.26%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 2,060 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Arizona Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Ajo District Jail

Ajo District Jail is located at 1249 W. Ajo Well Road, Ajo, Arizona 85321 and is part of the Ajo judicial district. It has a capacity of 50 inmates and is overseen by the Sheriff's department.

This facility is one of two jails in Pima county. It houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, those serving a sentence and those with mental health issues. It has been reported that the jail is overpopulated, and that as many as 100 inmates have been forced to sleep on temporary cots or on the floor.

The Ajo District Jail is the second location for the Pima County jail system. It provides additional housing for inmates, both male and female, that are arrested in the county. It operates under the Pima Sheriff’s Office and provides full care for all inmates when they are in detention, whether they are waiting for their trial or while they are serving a sentence.

Visits are not permitted until after the first court date, after which they will have the same privileges as other inmates and will be able to access regular video visits.

This facility uses tablets to access educational resources and courses such as a law library, GED courses, re-entry programs to ease the transition back out of the facility into their community. They also provide access to movies, music, and books with the full library, allow for photos to be shared with family outside the facility, and send messages to family and friends. Video visits are also conducted through the tablets, and one free call is available each week.

Mail is sent to Inmate's Name  

Inmate's Name
Ajo District Jail
Pod Location  
Booking Number  
P.O. Box 951  
Tucson, Arizona 85702  

Mail is scanned and delivered to the tablet of the inmate or is checked for contraband and processed for final delivery to the correct facility and inmate. All mail must be a letter or postcard, contain no contraband, and cannot contain any adult content or images.

Phone service is provided through GTL and an account can be created at ConnectNetwork to fund calls from an inmate.

Once an inmate has completed their first court appearance and they have been officially assigned to their housing unit they will be able to access video visits, with onsite visits being free for the first 30 minute visit of the week, and $9.00 for each additional 30 minute visit with the limit being one visit per day. Visiting hours are Monday Through Friday 8:30am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5pm and no visits on holidays.  

Remote visits are 15 minutes and cost $0.25/minute. GTL’s GettingOut Visit Now provides video visits and an account can be made at that address to fund visits, as well as to access ways to contact the inmate via tablet.

Tablets provide access to video visits, messages, photos, educational content for GED, law books, reentry programs and more, as well as multimedia content for entertainment purposes. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ajo District Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ajo District Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 520-387-8511.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Ajo District Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Pima County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Pima County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Ajo District Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Pima County and other Arizona and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Ajo District Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Ajo District Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Ajo District Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Bail bonds are accepted at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex, Inmate Accounts Office located in the main lobby, at 1270 W. Silverlake Road. Bonds are accepted in the following ways:

  • Surety and currency bonds posted by bail bond agents are taken 24 hours a day at the Inmate Accounts Office window.
  • Cash, credit and debit card transactions are accepted at lobby kiosks located at the Main Jail Complex 24 hours a day.
  • Cash, money order, or cashier checks are accepted at the Inmate Accounts office located in the lobby of the Main Jail Complex at 1270 W. Silverlake Road.

Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • An inmate released from custody or being bonded out will be processed as soon as possible between the hours of 8am and 10 pm; however, it may take up to five hours for the inmate to be released.
  • Because of security issues, individuals are not released between 10pm and 8am.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail? What is the Schedule?

VISITATION HOURS

Monday through Friday:

7:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:

8:30 am - 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Visitation is not available on Federal Holidays.

Both on-site and remote visitors will have to schedule their visits at least one to seven days in advance.

Visitations will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. We no longer accept same day walk-in visits. 

All visitations are conducted via video.  

VISITATION COSTS

Visits can be purchased as follows:

On-site Visit           

  • 1 FREE Visist for 30 minutes per inmate, per week 
  • Additional 30 minutes for $9.00 per inmate, per day

Remote (Online)

  • Remote visits are $0.25 per minute.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All on-site visitors are to report to the Main Jail Front Desk, located at 1270 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 

All on-site visitors must report to the Main Jail Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time.

All on-site visitors must have valid photo identification with date of birth and current address:

  • current driver's license,
  • DES ID card,
  • Arizona ID card,
  • Military ID,
  • Passport,
  • Travel Visa,
  • U.S. B1/B2 Visa and Border Crossing card,
  • Resident Alien card or Work permit.
  • Check cashing cards will not be accepted.

All visits will start and end at the scheduled times, regardless of arrival time.

Late arrival of 15 minutes or more will result in the cancellation of the visit.

Each inmate is allowed one 30 minute visit per calendar week.

Four visitors including children are allowed to visit the inmate during a visit.

All visitation is subject to unforeseen lock-down and other situations which may postpone or cancel all visitation.

Inmates who are on disciplinary lockdown are not permitted visitation.

There is no charge for lockers. You will be asked to properly secure your belongings prior to starting your visit.

Juvenile inmates cannot receive visits until after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but are allowed visits during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

LONG DISTANCE VISITORS

Special visits may be arranged, at the jail's convenience for family and friends who live outside a 100 mile radius of the jail and are only in town for a limited time.

These special visits are scheduled on a one-time basis and cannot be used as an additional visit.

The best way to request a special visit is to schedule a normal visit for the date and time you would like your visit to take place.

After you scheduled your visit, call the Jail Visits Hotline at (520)351-8114 and request that your scheduled visit be extended.

Please make sure you leave your full name, the date and time of the scheduled visit, the confirmation number, and a phone number you can be reached at.

Someone will call you back to assist you. 

Ajo District Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Ajo District Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Ajo District Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Ajo District Jail?

To visit an inmate in Pima County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Pima County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Ajo District Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Pima County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Ajo District Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Pima County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Ajo District Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Pima County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Ajo District Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Pima County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Ajo District Jail Phone: 520-387-8511

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail?

VISITATION HOURS

Monday through Friday:

7:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:

8:30 am - 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Visitation is not available on Federal Holidays.

Both on-site and remote visitors will have to schedule their visits at least one to seven days in advance.

Visitations will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. We no longer accept same day walk-in visits. 

All visitations are conducted via video.  

VISITATION COSTS

Visits can be purchased as follows:

On-site Visit           

  • 1 FREE Visist for 30 minutes per inmate, per week 
  • Additional 30 minutes for $9.00 per inmate, per day

Remote (Online)

  • Remote visits are $0.25 per minute.
  • Visits are 15 minutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All on-site visitors are to report to the Main Jail Front Desk, located at 1270 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 

All on-site visitors must report to the Main Jail Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time.

All on-site visitors must have valid photo identification with date of birth and current address:

  • current driver's license,
  • DES ID card,
  • Arizona ID card,
  • Military ID,
  • Passport,
  • Travel Visa,
  • U.S. B1/B2 Visa and Border Crossing card,
  • Resident Alien card or Work permit.
  • Check cashing cards will not be accepted.

All visits will start and end at the scheduled times, regardless of arrival time.

Late arrival of 15 minutes or more will result in the cancellation of the visit.

Each inmate is allowed one 30 minute visit per calendar week.

Four visitors including children are allowed to visit the inmate during a visit.

All visitation is subject to unforeseen lock-down and other situations which may postpone or cancel all visitation.

Inmates who are on disciplinary lockdown are not permitted visitation.

There is no charge for lockers. You will be asked to properly secure your belongings prior to starting your visit.

Juvenile inmates cannot receive visits until after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but are allowed visits during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

LONG DISTANCE VISITORS

Special visits may be arranged, at the jail's convenience for family and friends who live outside a 100 mile radius of the jail and are only in town for a limited time.

These special visits are scheduled on a one-time basis and cannot be used as an additional visit.

The best way to request a special visit is to schedule a normal visit for the date and time you would like your visit to take place.

After you scheduled your visit, call the Jail Visits Hotline at (520)351-8114 and request that your scheduled visit be extended.

Please make sure you leave your full name, the date and time of the scheduled visit, the confirmation number, and a phone number you can be reached at.

Someone will call you back to assist you. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Only U.S. bank checks and money orders will be accepted at the Inmate Account Window.

No personal checks.

There is no limit to the amount that may be deposited at this window.

U.S. paper currency is accepted for the value of deposit only. No change will be given.

No coins will be accepted for deposits.

Any funds released from an inmate account will be in the form of a debit card or money order.

Prior to releasing any funds, the inmate must submit a Money Transfer authorizing the release of funds from his/her account.

All deposits and disbursement transactions require the depositor or payee to show a valid government issued photo ID:

  • driver's license
  • DES ID card
  • Arizona ID card
  • Military ID card
  • Passport, etc.
  • Check cashing cards will NOT be accepted.

Choice 2 - Mailing a Deposit

Money Orders or U.S. Bank Checks (no personal checks) should be made out to the inmate and mailed to them at the jail. 

These will be removed and deposited prior to the mail being passed on to the inmate.

Choice 3 - Deposit Money Online

Deposit Money Online with a Credit or Debit Card using Touchpay Payment Portal.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Ajo District Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Pima County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Arizona.
  • Select Ajo District Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 520-387-8511 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Ajo District Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Pima County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Ajo District Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Ajo District Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail, and what can I send them?

Ajo District Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ajo District Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

  • Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
  • Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
  • It is best to only use blue or black ink.
  • Always include your name and return address.


Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702



Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Ajo District Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ajo District Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Pod Location & Booking Number
P.O. Box 951
Tucson, Arizona 85702

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ajo District Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail, and what can I purchase?

Ajo District Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Arizona.
3. Select Ajo District Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Ajo District Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Ajo District Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pima County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Ajo District Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Arizona, then select Ajo District Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Pima County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pima County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Ajo District Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pima County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ajo District Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Ajo District Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Ajo District Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Ajo District Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Pima County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Ajo District Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Ajo District Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Ajo District Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Pima County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Pima County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Ajo District Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ajo District Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Ajo District Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Ajo District Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Ajo District Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Ajo District Jail charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Ajo District Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Ajo District Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ajo District Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-387-8511 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Ajo District Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Pima County

What are the other City and County Jails in Pima County?

Pima County County Jails
Pima County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pima County?

Pima Cochise Santa Cruz Graham Pinal Yuma Maricopa
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Ajo District Jail" is also known as Ajo Correctional Facility, Pima County Adult Detention, Pima County Jail, Ajo Detention Center , Pima County Jail, Ajo Detention Center , Arizona, Pima, Pima County-Ajo Detention Center.